Now it's been a really really long time since I've provided an update. This engine is still on my stand, though I've worked through nearly all the issues related to this swap. I've converted the wastegate from vacuum to pressure and swapped over the 6mm elements from the 606 injection pump. I still ...

Hi, it's been a while since I last posted. I've been building up my new shop in preparations for the next phases of my Super Turbo project. My shop isn't quite ready, but I recently stumbled upon a low-mileage OM606 from a '99 E300D, and couldn't pass it up. I know several Finns have accomplished th...

Forced_Induction kirjoitti:Find a W140 3.5L engine. They use a non-trap manifold.

I have, but they're exceedingly rare over on this side of the pond.

I'm still interested in a stock Euro-version OM603.96 exhaust manifold, but if someone with some experience can build me a header, I'll entertain a quote.

Thanks,
Casey

Hi Casey, Thanks for the update. :D Just a couple of questions... 1) How did incorrect fuel volume damage the turbo, and how did you cure the fuel problem? 2) Is the K26 a bolt-on? Is that the "stock" 1987 KKK turbo, the same one I have now...? What boost pressure are you currently runnin...

Any update on this, Casey? :) Hi Dave, wow it's been quite a while since I last posted here. I haven't been doing much with the car other than just daily driving. It now has 228k, which means I've got nearly 30k on it since I began the performance mods. I did end up replacing the cylinder head with...

XUX63 kirjoitti:pls. try to connect their another number which is available. It is payable number:

+358600393131

Are these contact numbers still good? I'm now ready to send a pump over and have them give it the full treatment.


Kiitos,

Casey

Hi, I'd like to know how much a stock Euro-spec OM603 turbo exhaust manifold would cost, including shipping to the USA. Does anyone over there have one of these available? A US-spec manifold cannot accept larger turbos, due to its complicated plumbing for a trap oxidizer. It's my understanding that ...

I'm wondering if you folks running a front mount intercooler ever see intake manifold vacuum at idle or just off idle*. Most diesels aren't supposed to run manifold vacuum, but mine does. I'm running 2.25" IC tubing--is that too small? Lately, I've noticed a fair amount of manifold vacuum, and ...

When is the green S123 with the turbo/supercharged OM617 going to run at the dragstrip? Lots of us over here across the pond are very curious to hear about how that project turns out.

Dave, it belches a good size cloud of light grey smoke at startup and the engine runs extremely rough for about a minute. After that, it tends to smooth out and the smoke clears up as well. It will belch a small cloud of black smoke when I stomp on the throttle from idle during my 0-60 tests, but ot...

Update: Well, I was finally able to get the car running fairly well after I swapped in another pump (#3). I ran it with factory pump settings for a couple of weeks, but found out that the problem with the engine cutting out above 2500 rpm was due to a collapsing charge air tube (an old Volvo turbo h...

Not sure if that guy's even an American, but it would be a bit ironic if we were to start bitching about Finland's pollution, when we Americans produce something like 40% of the world's total toxic emissions. Speaking of emissions, do any of you run biodiesel in your cars in Finland? I'd like to exp...

Hey Dave, how do two calipers compare to the weight of an OM603 injection pump? Still considering shipping my spare pump over to Finland, and would like to figure out the additional shipping costs.

I've checked and re-checked the injection timing, and it's still right at 14 degrees ATDC. Since you say the pump adjustments need to be done while the engine is running, do you know if the engine should be able to idle with the ELR solenoid removed? I can't get mine to start, run and idle very long...

Yes, I believe you're correct about the incremental adjustments. It's foolish to begin turning screws if you don't know what you're doing. Very few if any people in the US know much about modifying MB diesels, so we stumble around blindly.

Thanks.

Update: I tried to adjust screw 2b on the original pump, but the idle just wouldn't settle down. I ended up swapping in my spare injection pump, with the following settings: 2f = 2 turns anti-clockwise 2b = 1 turn anti-clockwise 2m = 1 turn clockwise Injection timing set at 14 degrees ATDC Now the e...

I opened up my spare OM603 injection pump in order to make some observations. 1. Adjusting screw 2b anti-clockwise moves the throttle arm back, toward the rear of the engine -- this represents a reduction in throttle position. 2. Adjusting screw 2f anti-clockwise moves the fuel rack forward, toward ...

Thanks for your replies. I'll give it a look this evening. I wasn't expecting to encounter this problem at all.

Hello, some of you may remember that I've been attempting to put together a baby Super Turbo, with a stock turbo and injection pump, and a small front mount intercooler. I put the engine together with the modified intake and IC, but I've encountered a problem with the adjustments made to the injecti...

So, I'm about ready to add my new modified intake manifold and turn up the injection pump, after I successfully mounted the front mount intercooler to my '87 TD http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/300TD%20Mods/IC%20with%20bumper%20(cropped).jpg Can I just turn up the full load screw (2f) counterclockw...

Here's an interesting site with a detailed disassembly of a Garrett VNT turbo from a VW tdi engine: http://www.technologie-entwicklung.de/G ... turbo.html

I particularly like the animated gif image at the bottom of the page.

Hyvää iltaa. I'm very fascinated with your language. There seems to be some mystery about where it comes from and how it ended up being related to both Estonian and Hungarian. Most of the Germanic and Romance languages can be traced back to their sources, but Finno-Ugrian seems to have sprang up fro...

I should be picking up my custom intercooler sometime this week. How have you folks plumbed the crankcase breather hose? I'm thinking it might not be a good idea to plumb it prior to the IC, since that would just coat the inside with oil, making it less efficient over time. I also don't think you ca...

I've been wondering about the size of your turbos. Typically, a larger turbo will increase turbo lag, which can put the power band higher up in the RPM range. Is this the case with the Super Turbos? Do they pull hard right away when you step on the throttle, or does it take a while before the boost ...

Stock injection pump can only deliver output around 180 hp. So phase 2 and 3 are unnecessary if you don't get any bigger elements to the pump. Increasing the boost or decreasing the temperature of the air doesn't help if you cannot deliver any more fuel to the engine. That is why modified pumps are...

Hello from across the pond! Like Speedy, I must apologize for my embarassing failure to speak Finnish, but I hope you'll forgive me :oops: I've been following your amazing advancements in OM602/603/606 technology, and I can say that the Finns have really become diesel legends here in the states.. In...